HALIFAX, NS

Considering a trust in Halifax? It can do more than a will alone for the right situation.

Trusts in Nova Scotia serve purposes a will can't — providing for a beneficiary with a disability without affecting government benefits, protecting assets for young children, or managing family business succession.

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Trusts Lawyer in Halifax — what to expect

Trusts in Nova Scotia serve purposes a will can't — providing for a beneficiary with a disability without affecting government benefits, protecting assets for young children, or managing family business succession.

Our Halifax estate team designs trusts around the actual goal, not a generic template: Henson trusts for beneficiaries receiving disability supports, testamentary trusts for minor or vulnerable beneficiaries, and inter-vivos trusts for business or tax planning where appropriate. We also handle trustee appointments and ongoing trust administration questions for existing trusts set up elsewhere.

What this can cover

  • Henson and disability trusts
  • Testamentary trusts for minor or vulnerable beneficiaries
  • Family and business succession trusts
  • Trustee guidance and administration

Why people call Northbridge first

  • Lawyers licensed with the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society
  • No cost to start
  • Direct line to the lawyer handling your file — no call center
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LOCAL

Our Halifax team works cases through Supreme Court of Nova Scotia and coordinates directly with clinics like QEII Health Sciences Centre.

DEADLINES

Nova Scotia gives you two years under the Limitation of Actions Act — earlier calls preserve more options.

LICENSING

Every Northbridge lawyer on this file is a member in good standing of the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society.

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Questions Halifax clients ask first

Do I need a trust if I already have a will?

Not always — trusts solve specific problems (disability benefits, minor beneficiaries, tax planning) that a will alone doesn't address.

What is a Henson trust?

A trust structure that lets a beneficiary receive government disability benefits while still benefiting from inherited assets, widely used in Nova Scotia estate planning.

Can a trust be changed after it’s set up?

Depends on the type — some trusts are revocable, others aren’t by design; we’ll flag this clearly before you sign anything.

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